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Download full textArwardy, Joseph W.; Chafin, Carl K. – 1980
The Transitional Curriculum Program at Virginia State University, which is designed to develop underprepared, dependent learners into independent university students, is described. After distinguishing several types of underprepared learners, the following variables are considered: learner success, role of the instructor, and instructor…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, College Faculty, College Preparation, College Students
Hood, Mary Ann G.; Reardon-Anderson, Kathleen – 1979
Based on a 1978 symposium sponsored by National Association for Foreign Student Affairs (NAFSA), information is presented on foreign students in the United States, the case of Saudi Arabian government-sponsored students in the U.S., the U.S. response to the needs of foreign students and their countries, and unresolved issues. The profile of…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, College Admission, College Curriculum, College Role
Hinkle, Glenn E., Ed.; And Others – 1979
The final report of an extensive national study of migrant students' educational needs, this document reviews the literature, describes specific migrant education programs, and summarizes the findings of two surveys--a preliminary survey conducted in California, Texas, and Florida and a nationwide survey. Data from the national survey of…
Descriptors: Blacks, Cooperative Programs, Coordination, Educational Needs
Gilfillan, Warren C.; Burgess, Robert A. – 1978
Active preparation, participation, and follow up by the classroom teacher are essential to the success of the Outdoor School, a week-long, resident, coeducational program of outdoor education for all Multnomah County, Oregon, sixth grade classes and their teachers. Teacher orientation to the Outdoor School includes an on-site overnight workshop in…
Descriptors: Coeducation, Educational Environment, Educational Resources, Elementary Education
Mortlock, Colin – 1978
Adventure is the most dynamic form of education currently available and as such should move from its peripheral position in British education to become a part of the core curriculum. This move will require that school administrators better understand the philosophy and content of Adventure Education and that staff receive more rigorous training…
Descriptors: Activities, Administrative Policy, Adolescents, Adventure Education
VIVIAN, NEAL E.; HOFFMAN, KENNETH E. – 1967
APPROXIMATELY 300 TEACHER-EDUCATORS AND NATIONAL LEADERS AND EXPERTS IN EDUCATION AND RELATED DISCIPLINES FROM 46 STATES, TWO TERRITORIES, AND TWO CANADIAN PROVINCES PARTICIPATED IN A SEMINAR TO IDENTIFY ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES FOR IMPROVING PROGRAMS IN PREPARING AND UPGRADING VOCATIONAL TEACHERS. MAJOR SPEECHES INCLUDED--(1) "URGENCY OF THE DEMAND…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Behavioral Science Research, Business Education, Distributive Education
Gold, Milton J., Ed.; And Others – 1977
The resource book contains essays and ethnic vignettes to help teachers and teacher educators understand the diverse lifestyles, backgrounds, and attitudes of students and families in American society. The book provides background information for elementary and junior high activity units contained in SO 010 213. Part one contains four chapters…
Descriptors: American Indians, Anthologies, Blacks, Chinese Americans
Racism and Sexism Resource Center for Educators, New York, NY. – 1977
Native people always wear feathers or headdresses; they frequently brandish tomahawks; they live in tipis; the women usually have babies on their backs; the men are fierce and violent; they lurk behind trees; they spend much time dancing on one leg; and their existence is dependent on the proximity of cowboys. They are not men, women and children,…
Descriptors: American Indians, Attitudes, Books, Childhood Attitudes
Adams, Michael; And Others – 1976
This paper offers an overview of three previous studies based on surveys of almost 1000 Ontario parents, 3500 teachers, and over 6100 students; each of which monitors the participants' experience with and attitudes towards the system of education. The intention of the overview is to assimilate the findings of the previous research into a single…
Descriptors: Accountability, Basic Skills, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques
Morrison, Marshall Lee
The general information provided in the handbook is designed to assist Adult Basic Education (ABE) personnel in planning a program to meet the divergent educational needs of adults. The first quarter of the book is devoted to general background material: ABE's historical background; a synoptic view of the ABE program; and recent trends in ABE. The…
Descriptors: Administrator Guides, Adult Basic Education, Adult Counseling, Adult Education
Van Hattum, Rolland J., Ed. – 1969
Eleven articles, including an overview by Van Hattum, consider the nature of the speech specialist and his administrative responsibilities. The role of the speech clinician, as a professional person, is treated by Myfanwy Chapman; as a member of the educational team, by Frederick Garbee; as a consultant, by Gerald Freeman; as a counselor, by…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Classrooms, Consultants, Counseling
Masciantonio, Rudolph – Bulletin of the Pennsylvania Classical Association, 1969
After a brief description of the FLES Latin program in the Philadelphia school district, this article proceeds to list changes in secondary school programs, in general, that will be stimulated by offering Latin at the elementary school level. Mentioned are such consequences as (1) an influx of average and below-average students, (2) the…
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Attitude Change, Audiolingual Methods, Classical Literature
Bussis, Anne M.; Chittenden, Edward A. – 1970
This study was guided by two fundamental concerns: the problems of developing assessment procedures which are better suited to the more humanistic but less tangible goals of education in general, and the need for a clearer conceptualization of the objectives of open education programs. Two major components of this report are: 1) conceptual…
Descriptors: British Infant Schools, Classroom Environment, Educational Environment, Educational Innovation
Educational Testing Service, Princeton, NJ. – 1971
These invitational papers submitted by ETS staff members to the Select Education Subcommittee discuss various aspects of educational change and improvement, planning and evaluation. Papers include: "Open Education: Changing Schools for Children," (Edward A. Chittenden); "Planning for New Students to Higher Education in the 70's," (K. Patricia…
Descriptors: Admission Criteria, Black Students, College Admission, College Students
Peer reviewedCleverley, John – Comparative Education, 1984
Examines two sets of Chinese educational ideology and practice: pre-1977 (during the Cultural Revolution) and post-1976 (during the Hua Guofeng administration), as well as changes in the 1980s. Special attention is given to ideology, the expansion of schooling, self-reliance, utilization of human resources, and emergence of pressure groups.…
Descriptors: College Admission, Comparative Education, Education Work Relationship, Educational Change
